horticulture

"The book [features] 235 northeastern natives . . . for the home gardener to find and grow. Introductory chapters . . . address the why and how of growing native plants. Two-thirds of the book . . . consist[s] of the plant entries that focus on the must-have information [for] readers. The geographic area[s] covered [are] Maine south to Delaware, west to Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, including all of NY State and the New England States"--Provided by publisher.

"They're red! They're orange! They're purple! They live underground. They help plants grow. We can eat them, too. They're roots! Find out how roots help plants grow and learn about some of the roots we eat"--Google Books.

A young boy wants to grow his own tacos, learns where the many ingredients come from, and learns how to grow corn and make tortillas.

Chronicles the history of the gardens found at the White House, including the victory gardens, the gardeners, what was planted and more.

Provides information on numerous careers in the horticulture and botany fields, with advice for job hunters, information on education, and job descriptions.

Describes the different fruits and vegetables that grow in the garden.

Describes the things different kinds of plants need to survive, including sunlight, appropriate temperature, water, and proper nutrients; explains how to grow strong, healthy plants by providing these requirements in the optimum amounts; and presents a hands-on demonstration of how changes in a plant's environment affect its growth.